5 weeks post op mommy makeover. Why are my sides still very lumpy and uneven? Will this go away?! (photo)

December 5, 2014
Asked By:Rmelo89 in Miami, FL

I've been told this is normal, but in all the pictures and videos I've watched, no one else looks this way at 5 weeks. Most not even at 2-3. I starting to worry that this is my permanent look. I took this picture this morning when I woke up. I still have some swelling in the evenings after an active day. Not sleeping w a binder-per my dr.

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Answer: 5 weeks post op mommy makeover. Why are my sides still very lumpy and uneven? Will this go away?!

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